Technology
Broadband penetration on fast-tract – Prof Danbatta
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 percent before the end of 2023. This promise was one of the highlights of the special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in…
Read More »Danbatta Lauds Swedish Government, Ericsson for Sustained, Remarkable Partnership
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has commended the Swedish Government and Ericsson for their commitment and consistency in a strategic partnership with NCC on capacity building which has strengthened the Commission’s regulatory activities. Speaking at a…
Read More »We’re Implementing Requisite Reforms to Strengthen Telecoms Sector, Says NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it remains committed to its regulatory role of continually implementing requisite reforms to strengthen the communications sector in Nigeria. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at the NCC, Adeleke Adewolu, stated this while addressing stakeholders at the combined second and third quarters 2023 meeting…
Read More »Nigeria Hosts 54 Countries, others to Africa Internet Governance Forum 2023
Nigeria is set to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) in Abuja from 18th to 21 September, 2023. This year’s event, being the 12th edition of the annual forum, is being hosted by the…
Read More »NCC’s Emergency Communications Centres Employs 1,200 Youths
The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC), has revealed that its Emergency Communications Centres (ECC), has employed over 1,200 youths at the 27 operational centres across the country. NCC in statement on Monday by the Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka said, the ECC, being implemented by the NCC now provide employment placements for…
Read More »Nigeria ranked 11th in world internet penetration – NCC
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed that Nigeria is now ranked 11th in the world in terms of internet penetration, and 7th in terms of mobile usage. NCC, Executive Vice Chairman Prof Umar Danbatta, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a workshop on Emerging Technology and Forum for…
Read More »NCC showcases indigenous telecom achievements at NTICE 2023 Expo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to showcase achievements so far recorded in the promotion of indigenous content in the telecommunications sector at the second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023) which holds in Lagos from August 22-24, 2023, at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.…
Read More »“Cyber Politics”: Danbatta Hails Ibietan’s Hard Work, Literary Prowess, Activism
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has commended the author of the book on ‘Cyber Politics’, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, for its uncommon industry, literary efforts, and activism in trying to make the society better through shared knowledge. The public presentation of the book:…
Read More »Danbatta Advises Businesses to Adjust with Disruptive Technologies
Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, has advised businesses to adjust to the potentials of disruptive technologies which have been adopted across the globe for enhanced productivity and sustainability. He told industry leaders and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) innovators, who gathered at…
Read More »Lamido of Adamawa Commends NCC’s Consumer Protection Initiatives
The Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Mustapha, has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on a range of its telecom consumer protection initiatives, including the recent Village Square Dialogue (VSD), which held at the weekend in Yola, Adamawa State. Kakakin Adamawa, Prof. Abubakar Tahir, who represented Lamido Adamawa at the…
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